Pathology All of the following are features of De quervain thyroiditis except: A In early phase follicles are disrupted and replaced by neutrophils forming microabscesses B Inflammatory infiltrate composed of lymphocyte, plasma cell, macrophages with granuloma formation C Bacterial infection is a trigger in most patients D It is the most common cause of painful thyroid 💡 Explanation All of the following are features of De quervain thyroiditis except: ✓ Correct Answer: C. Bacterial infection is a trigger in most patients